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Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician with strong leadership skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and client service? If so, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing outstanding emergency veterinary services. At the Emergency Animal Hospital of Collin County (EAHCC), our mission is to create a comprehensive pet health care environment that delivers superior customer service while addressing the needs of pets, clients, and referring veterinarians. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of emergency services, including in-house diagnostics like blood work, radiographs, ultrasound, emergency surgery, fluid therapy, blood and plasma transfusions, oxygen kennels, endoscopy, and EKGs—all available 24/7/365. Our team is always prepared to handle emergencies, with no appointments necessary. We operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, prioritizing patients with the most severe or life-threatening conditions through a thorough triage process. Our skilled veterinary team ensures that all dogs and cats, regardless of breed or size, receive top-notch care, from diagnostics to life-saving surgeries. Compensation: • $23+ hourly, based on experience, • +$ 2/hr differential for full overnight shiftsSchedule:, • Full Time, • Thursday - Saturday, • IV catheter placement, • Blood draws, • IV fluid management, • Diagnostics and supportive therapies, • Surgical scrub and anesthesia monitoring, • Post-operative patient monitoring, • Accurate documentation and client communicationWhat We're Looking For:, • Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 2 years of experience in an emergency/specialty animal hospital., • Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment., • Adaptability—individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience., • Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!Clinical Skills & Experience We Value:, • Safe patient restraint, • Phlebotomy and catheter placement, • Radiology safety and technique knowledge, • Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, • Fluid management expertise, • 401(k) with matching, • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Life and Disability insurance, • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, • Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount), • Professional development and tuition assistance, • Uniform stipend Compensation details: 18-28 Hourly Wage PI5df48ba57fe2-37820-38465160

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment. Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the vet

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.

Part-Time Weekends - Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant. Part-time Weekends Senior Veterinary Assistant. UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.

Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, assistants will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility. Veterinary Assista

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. We offer a wide range of veterinary services including routine wellness care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and urgent care for walk-in cases. Whether it's a wellness check or a sudden illness, we're here to deliver

This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the stat

Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Veterinary Technician. Ass

Job Description Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. A Day in the Life of a Banfield Vete

Job Description ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. THE JOB At VEG, we don't just hire assistants—we grow future emergency rockstars. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time. You'll be there for everything—the triage, the treatments, and the tail wags. You're embarking on a path where careers start, grow, and thrive. Whether you're on your way to becoming a credentialed technician or exploring where your passion can take you, we'll say yes to your growth every step of the way. WHAT YOU'LL DO* • Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and helping guide them toward care, • Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics, from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support, • Work alongside our credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases, • Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration, • Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area, • Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care, • Learn how to perform CPR and become a RECOVER Certified Rescuer (training provided!) WHAT YOU NEED • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program a plus, • 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is a bonus!), • Basic computer skills and an understanding of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping, • Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team, • Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment, • Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance, • Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors, • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital demands, • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types WHO YOU ARE • Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives, • Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments, • Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results, • Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge HOW WE INVEST IN YOU • Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match, • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling, • Depending on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success, • A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend., • Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your student debt, • Paid parental leave; up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families, • Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work, • Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people, • And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry DEI At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most." And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered. Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world's veterinary emergency company.

Job Description Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! Animal Care Attendants – Join Our Pack! We’re currently sniffing out our next Animal Care Attendant at Sparta Pet Palazzo Do you speak fluent “woof” or “meow”? Know the joy of puppy kisses and the chaos of a zoomie's session? If you're passionate about paws and ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding job, we’ve got a tail-wagging opportunity for you. At Destination Pet, we’re not just another Pet/Vet care center—we’re a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we’ve been serving up best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether its belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease. 🎁 Perks & Pay: Part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits. Pay starts at $12.00/hour DOE + tips 💪 What You Should Know: • This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job., • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs (golden retrievers don’t walk themselves to the tub)., • Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required pets don’t take days off., • Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, “accidents” is part of the gig., • Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift., • Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently 📋 Reporting To: General Manager 🐾 What You Bring to the Table: • A borderline-obsessive love for animals. (We get it. We’re the same.), • Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but if you're brand new and eager to learn—we want to meet you!, • A cool, calm, and professional demeanor—even when a Great Dane steals your mop., • A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally)., • High schoolers, college students, second-job hustlers—we’ve got room in the pack. 🐕 What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Furry Friends for Life): • Keeping pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized (because nobody likes a stinky litter box)., • Serving up meals and fresh water like a 5-star pet resort concierge., • Monitoring the health, happiness, and, yes, poop of every pet guest—because details matter., • Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager (you’ll be their eyes and ears)., • Supervising playtime, tail-wagging, and the occasional game of fetch., • Assisting with brushing and bath time (rubber ducky optional)., • Handling laundry and belongings so every pet has clean snuggly stuff., • Making tails wag. That’s the real goal here. Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

Job DescriptionDescriptionUrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our hospitals offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment. Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to helps animals among a great team of people? Our clinic is seeking a Part-time Weekends Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic. Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic! Ideal Candidate • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment, • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills, • Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, • Full-time employees may be required to travel for on-site training and onboarding, • Prior customer service experience, • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting, • Must be able to lift 40 lbs, • Animal handling experience including patient restraint, sample collection, and monitoring, • Clinical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, laboratory analysis, and drug calculation, • 401k Match, • Discounted Veterinary Care, • Scrub allowance, • Hands-on and E-training, • Professional growth opportunities

Job Description Happy people. Healthy pets. At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business. We are looking for the right person to join our team! CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered (with a minimum of 1-year experience). Compensation is based on experience and education. Responsibilities The Veterinary Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client. Essential qualifications: • High school diploma or GED, • At least 18 years of age at the time of hire, • At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience, • Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals, • Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication, • Lift 50 lbs to waist height, • Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching, • Strong organizational skills, • Excellent communication & listening skills, • Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams, • Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing, • Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results, • Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM, • Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people. In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive: • Generous Pet-care Discounts, • Uniform Allowance, • Flexible Schedules Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set. Know the perfect pet lover? Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE! Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn! #INDCVPP